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House of Roberts

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2. Too much Navy money being spent on coddling Admirals, I guess.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:16 AM

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The Navy prioritizes maintenance first on ballistic missile subs, then aircraft carriers, and next comes attack boats, according to the article. I guess attack boats have limited use in modern navy operations, unlike the missile boats and aircraft carriers.

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Um, "wasn't with it" ?? Spellcheck strikes again ? nt eppur_se_muova Saturday #1

Too much Navy money being spent on coddling Admirals, I guess. House of Roberts Saturday #2

Pretty much. It also has to do with her age. Angleae Saturday #3